---
title: "Award of MS D365 licenses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# Award of MS D365 licenses

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350.json)

## Summary

The procurement process by Aberdeen City Council involves awarding a contract for Microsoft D365 licences. The main industry category falls under "services," specifically dealing with software technologies. This contract is being finalised in Aberdeen, UKM50. The relevant procurement stage is the Award, with the contract signed on 18th December 2025. The procurement method used was limited, indicating no prior publication of a call for competition as it is a direct award. The contract is valued at £4,958,000, emphasising a substantial investment in software services.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for established IT firms and software service providers looking to expand through public sector contracts. Ultima Business Solutions has been awarded the contract, suggesting that large-scale businesses with existing frameworks in technology products like Microsoft licensing are well-suited for such tenders. Firms experienced in public frameworks, such as those outlined by the Crown Commercial Services, are likely to find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Such contracts could provide leverage for businesses to enhance their software offerings and collaborate with regional authorities like Aberdeen City Council.

## Notice

Call off from Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services RM6098

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from Crown Commercial Services framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services, Lot 3 Software for provision of Microsfot D365 licensing

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services Lot 3 Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551524 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,958,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551524

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551524
  Award of MS D365 licenses - Call off from Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services RM6098

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826350.json.